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Tropical Biology (BIOL 340)

Term: 2021-2022 Spring

Faculty

George C. Argyros
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Schedule

Mon-Wed-Fri, 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM (1/10/2022 - 4/28/2022) Location: EMORY MS 202
Mon, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM (1/10/2022 - 4/28/2022) Location: EMORY MS 202

Description

Discussion of neotropical ecosystems, focusing on rainforest structure and function, evolution and coevolution, and ecological interactions among tropical organisms. Comprised of two parts: on-campus lecture and analysis of organisms and their habitats in a tropical environment (usually Costa Rica), with emphasis on identification and field research techniques. This course satisfies the Emory Abroad requirement. Students will be responsible for travel and other expenses. Prerequisites: BIOL 201, and departmental permission. Three lecture hours and four laboratory hours. Four semester hours.